♥ Die Dirndl Frau Spricht

  Recently we became aware of a traditional shoemaker from São Bento do Suli, Brazil. His name is Matheus Janczkowski.  Matheus told us he was interested in Bavarian culture from a young age because his grandmother’s heritage is Bavarian. Growing up he was part of a Trachtengruppe for 3 years. As a member of a traditional dance group, he became aware of the need for the traditional style of shoes. This began his training and working in the trade of Schuhmacher.                         Matheus told us he has been making the traditional shoes...

Charivari and Charini

Charivari (Shari-vari) chains worn by men on their lederhosen typically are decorated with different charms from coins and charms purchased to items made from souvenirs from hunting such as elk teeth or bits of horn.  While the charms are readily available for purchase many people create their own, to reflect their passions.  Typically worn in the alpine regions of Bavaria and Tyrolia they are worn everywhere that lederhosen is worn. Charivari can be the final touches to a perfect Oktoberfest or festival outfit.  Traditionally the charms were status symbols for the wealthy and also a way to show off hunting skills.

Although often called Charivari, the Charini, is the female counterpart of the decoration. This will typically be a chain of charms and such for ladies to wear on their dirndls. The Charini can be pinned to the dirndl waist or apron or pinned to the bodice of the dirndl. Again, the Charini is a finishing touch to a perfect outfit.

As legend goes, it is important your Charivari, or Charini charms are affixed in only an uneven number. An even number of charms brings bad luck.

LIFESTYLE OCTOBER 6, 2013 / 5:50 AM / 5 YEARS AGO Dirndls and brass: Oktoberfest mania spreads beyond beer festival Victoria Bryan, Martinne Geller 5 MIN READ Munich (Reuters) - A decade ago, waitresses at Oktoberfest were the only ones in dirndls, the Bavarian peasant-inspired, corseted dresses featuring white blouses and colored aprons, and trendy Berliners wouldn’t dream of dancing to oompah music in public. Young women (L-R) Carola, Anne, Tanja, Patrizia, Lena and Lisa from Baden-Wuerttemberg pose while wearing traditional Bavarian dirndls at Munich's 180th Oktoberfest October 3, 2013. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle Now, Munich’s annual beer festival is a sea of...

When searching for good quality Lederhosen or Bundhosen for Oktoberfest, a little education about the types of leather will help tremendously.  Be sure to click our links to see our entire selection of leather. Lederhosen, translated from German into English, leather pants, are made from leather.  The most expensive and yet, some of the nicest lederhosen are produced using deerskin. Deerskin lederhosen are often some of the softest leather, best wearing and longest lasting. Deerskin lederhosen manufactured from the Red Deer, and while they get a pretty price, they will last a lifetime. The next best choice for bundhosen or...

So many of my friends have asked me,why are you selling dirndls, & lederhosen. Of course I have to say mostly they are not German people asking. I do this, because I whole heatedly enjoy it. This business has provided me an opportunity to study my own heritage further as well as be involved in business.